Conversation & Connection: Create Deeper Connection in Your Relationships

Are you ready to move beyond surface-level conversations and build deeper, more meaningful connections in your relationship?

This course is designed to help you transform everyday small talk into genuine, impactful dialogue that fosters connection and understanding. Whether you're navigating new relationships or seeking more depth in ongoing ones, this course provides the tools to elevate your conversations.

Through engaging exercises and self-awareness practices, you’ll learn how to steer interactions toward authenticity and connection, making every conversation feel more fulfilling and real.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the difference between listening to reply and listening to understand, and why it matters
• Learn how distractions block connection and how to stay fully present
• Discover how to ask questions that invite deeper conversations
• Recognize and shift away from patterns that keep conversations superficial
• Develop the skills to actively listen and create an empathetic, safe space for others
• Address imposter syndrome, people-pleasing and learn to show up authentically
• Cultivate curiosity and appreciation in your interactions

Takeaways:

• Build confidence in your ability to guide conversations to a deeper level
• Be your authentic self in interactions, leaving behind “masks” and social scripts
• Learn how to create moments of connection and understanding that strengthen relationships
• Gain the tools to foster curiosity and empathy, transforming your dating experience

What happens during the event?

• We start each event by introducing key concepts on how to become a more effective communicator

• Group discussion to provide clarity to concepts and answer any questions
• Engaging role play exercises to help demonstrate concepts
• Multiple rounds of facilitated 1-on-1 conversation to practice your new skills

Are there any requirements to attend these events?

Intermediate to Advanced level of English is required.
This event is for people aged 16 and up

What is Conversation & Connection?

Conversation & Connection is the name of a series of training & development programs designed to teach fundamental skills of effective communication and also provide a safe, friendly space to practice these skills so you can have more meaningful conversations and create deeper connection with others.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, Canada